Welcome to Gentle Guidance! I’m here to support you and your needs every step of way. Together, we’ll create a memorable experience that you’ll cherish! Let’s embark on this journey together!
Compassionate Care for Expecting Families
Your Birth Companion
Meet Your Birth Doula:
Desiree Stanton
As a dedicated birth doula, my mission is to provide continuous support to parents during pregnancy and labor. My commitment is to enhance your experience with personalized care tailored to your unique needs.
Services
"Discover the Exciting Services I Provide!"
I offer comprehensive doula services, including prenatal visits, continuous labor support, and postpartum assistance. Each service is designed to ensure that you feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout your journey.
Prenatal
Guidance
Welcome to your prenatal support journey! I’m here to help you prepare emotionally and physically for your birth. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that reflects your wishes.
Labor
Continuous Care
During your labor, I will be by your side, offering unwavering support, comfort techniques, and encouraging guidance to help you through each contraction.
Postpartum
Healing
I assist families after the birth with resources for newborn care, breastfeeding support, and emotional healing during the postpartum period.
Nuestros servicios
01.Gold
This package includes one prenatal visit at home or via Zoom, unlimited texts for questions and reassurance, and labor support for the first 12 hours. You'll also receive one postpartum visit, childbirth education, and travel within 30 miles to your chosen birth location. Additional rates may apply depending on care needs. Experience compassionate and professional support tailored to your family's unique path to parenthood.
02.Diamond
This package includes two prenatal visits at home or via Zoom, unlimited texts and calls for questions and reassurance, and labor support for the first 15 hours. You'll also receive two postpartum visit, childbirth education, and travel within 60 miles to your chosen birth location. Additional rates may apply depending on care needs. Also includes birth plan papers tailored to your needs. Experience compassionate and professional support tailored to your family's unique path to parenthood.
03.Emerald
This package includes 3 prenatal visit at home or via Zoom, unlimited texts and calls 24/7 on call support, labor support for the first 24 hours. You'll also receive two postpartum visit, childbirth education, and travel within 100 miles to your chosen birth location. Additional rates may apply depending on care needs. Lactation help and education. Experience compassionate and professional support tailored to your family's unique path to parenthood.
04.Extra Prenatal Visit
For families wanting more preparation, birth planning or emotional support
05.Extra Postpartum Visit
For additional feeding support, recovery guidance, or emotional processing.
06.Extended Labor Support
Applies only after 24 consecutive hours of in-person support. By the hour.
07.NICU Support Visit
One visit included within service area; mileage applies for out-of-area hospitals.
08.Travel
First 20 miles round trip included. After that $0.65 per mile (round trip)
09.Meals During Long Labors
For labors lasting 12+ hours $16 per meal.
10.Sliding Scale & Acessibility
I believe every birthing person deserves support. If cost is a barrier, please reach out-I offer payment plans and limited sliding-scale spots.
ABOUT ME AS YOUR BIRTH DOULA!
Welcome! I’m a mom of two adorable chaos-makers and proud wife of a Washington State Patrol officer. After 28 years in the Tri-Cities and a brief stay in Fargo, North Dakota (where my first daughter decided to make her grand entrance), I’ve gathered enough experience to run a small country...... or at least a well-organized household! With over 10 years of babysitting under my belt, CPR certified, and a past life as a union boilermaker and certified welder, I’m basically Super Mom with a belt! I promise to create a safe and fun environment for your family while keeping your secrets tighter than my coffee addiction. When I’m not navigating the wild world of parenting and work, you’ll find me fishing, kayaking, or enjoying a much-needed cup of joe on the patio while my two mini-Aussies plot their next move!